Lace Cami Crochet Pattern

This Lace Cami Crochet Pattern is a simple 2 row repeat! It looks so cute layer with a jacket for spring & summer. Do you ever find yourself endlessly scrolling through social media, enviously admiring the beautiful and intricate crochet patterns? Well, it’s time to put down your phone and pick up a hook because today, I am going to teach you how to create your very own stunning lace cami using just a few simple crochet techniques. This must-have summer accessory will elevate any outfit and is surprisingly simple to make. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create something so elegant and professional-looking. Get ready to impress your friends and upgrade your wardrobe, as we dive into the world of the lace cami crochet pattern.

For this cami I used a new yarn from Lion Brand called Truboo. It’s a DK weight bamboo yarn that has such beautiful drape. But any DK weight yarn would work for this tank top!

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Lace Cami Crochet Pattern

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Materials
Lion Brand Truboo (2 skeins for S/M/L, 3 skeins for XL/2X/3X)
G/4.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
V Stitch – (dc, ch 3, dc) all in one stitch
shell – ((dc, ch 1) 4 times + dc) all in one stitch

· ch 3 counts as dc

· ch 4 counts as dc + ch 1

· This tank is made as a rectangle and then sewn up the side to make a tube. Then the neckline and straps are added.

· Gauge: 4 shells x 8 rows of the pattern repeat = approx 4” x 4”

Sizes:
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the ch amount (141, 161, 181, 201, 221, 241) the 141 is for S, 161 is M, 181 is L, 201 is XL, 221 is 2X, 241 is 3X.

This cami is very close fitting with negative ease.

Approx Finished Size:
Bust: S (30”) M (34”) L (38”) XL (42”) 2X (46”) 3X (50”)
Length (measured from bottom of the neckline of bust down): 
S (13.5”) M (14.5”) L (15.5”) XL (16.5”) 2X (17.5”) 3X (18.5”)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust

LACE CAMI CROCHET PATTERN

ch 141, 161, 181, 201, 221, 241

Row 1: V stitch in 8th chain from the hook, *ch 1, skip 4 stitches, V stitch in next* repeat from * to * to last 3 ch, skip 2, ch 1, dc in last chain (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 V stitches)

Row 2: ch 3, turn, shell in each ch 3 space across to the last v stitch, skip ch 1, dc into next chain (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 shells)

Row 3: ch 4, turn *v stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1* repeat from * to * to last shell, dc in top of ch 3 from previous round (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 V stitches)

Repeat row 2 & 3 to Row 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 V stitches)

Or until desired length.

Bring both ends together and sew it closed with a whip stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

The neckline is created in the next section

Lay the tube with the seam on the side. Join yarn in the left double crochet of the V stitch approx 2.5”, 3.5”, 4.5”, 5.5”, 6.5”, 7.5”, 8.5” from the right.

Row 1: ch 1, sc in same stitch, shell in next 3 V stitches, dc in next dc (3 shells)

Row 2: ch 3, turn, sl st to 3rd dc in first shell, ch 4, V stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1, dc in 3rd dc of last shell (1 V stitch)

Row 3: ch 3, turn, shell in V stitch, dc in ch 3 from previous row (1 shell)

Row 4: ch 3, turn, sc in 3rd dc of shell, ch 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 (this is the strap), sl st to the back of the top (the strap ch can be any length)

Fasten off.

Weave in the ends.

Rejoin yarn 3 double crochets to the left of the first side of the neckline.

Repeat the neckline pattern.

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